Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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Minister Balaam Inspects Hamukungu Secondary School Kitchen Project as Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Officer Over LoCAL Funds

Anthony Agripa August 21, 2026 No Comments

KASESE — Hon. Balaam Barugahara on has visited Hamukungu Secondary School to inspect the LoCAL-funded kitchen project that has come under scrutiny over alleged mismanagement. The inspection…

Hon. Balaam Halts Journey in Hima to Engage Residents

Anthony Agripa August 21, 2026 No Comments

KASESE — Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, on his way to Kasese District to meet local leaders, made an impromptu stop at Hima Health Centre…

De Heus, PDM and UFZEPA explore strategic partnership to cut fish feed costs for farmers

MoLG Comms Desk August 20, 2026 No Comments

Kampala, August 20, 2026 The National Enterprise Development Specialist and the Parish Development Model (PDM) team met with the Managing Director of De Heus Animal Nutrition Uganda,…

Ministry of Local Government Rallies Stakeholders to Power Up Nationwide Agro-Assets

Uwamaria Joan August 20, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government today held a meeting to boost the productivity of agro-processing facilities across Uganda. The session was chaired by the Under Secretary, Hajji…

PDM Stakeholders Review Progress, Chart Way Forward

Uwamaria Joan August 20, 2026 No Comments

Following the NRM Caucus meeting held in Munyonyo on August 8 and subsequent guidance from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the Parish Development Model (PDM), key stakeholders…

MoLG and JICA Strengthen Local Government Planning for Refugee-Hosting Communities in West Nile

Akoragye Winnie Comfort August 20, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has convened a seminar in Kampala to strengthen integrated planning and disaster preparedness…

Hon. Commends Busiita Primary School in Bundibugyo for Organization and Fair Fees

Anthony Agripa August 20, 2026 No Comments

BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT — Hon. Balaam has commended Busiita Primary School in Bundibugyo District for running an orderly institution and for adhering to government guidelines on school fees.…

Barugahara Officiates Handover of 5-Classroom Block at Kadindimo Primary School in Bunyangabu

Anthony Agripa August 20, 2026 No Comments

BUNYANGABU District — Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi is in Bunyangabu District today to officiate the official handover of a newly constructed five-classroom block at Kadindimo Primary School.…

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Minister Balaam Inspects Hamukungu Secondary School Kitchen Project as Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests Officer Over LoCAL Funds

Anthony Agripa August 21, 2026 No Comments

KASESE — Hon. Balaam Barugahara on has visited Hamukungu Secondary School to inspect the LoCAL-funded kitchen project that has come under scrutiny over alleged mismanagement. The inspection has been conducted…